In response to the announcement yesterday by the Federal Reserve to purchase up to $750 billion in mortgage-backed securities, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® President Charles McMillan released the following statement:
“NAR applauds the Federal Reserve announcement today that it would purchase an additional $750 billion in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage-backed securities and up to $300 billion in longer term Treasury securities. This is great news for American home buyers and homeowners because mortgage interest rates will continue to remain at historic lows.
“NAR has been advocating since last fall that the Fed be more active in buying mortgage-backed securities. We are excited that the Fed acted on this provision of the stimulus plan that we offered to the government in November.
“Greater numbers of home buyers will be able to purchase a home, and homeowners facing challenges will be able to refinance into better terms. We already are experiencing a great improvement in housing affordability due to historically low interest rates, and the Fed’s move will push affordability conditions to the best levels in 40 years. In addition, continued low rates will lessen foreclosure pressure and help stabilize home prices sooner, as more American buy homes and draw down inventory.â€
Source: NAR
